‘Massive attack’: Russian strikes cut power across northern Ukraine; repairs halted by ongoing drone assaults

Image: X@/Gerashchenko_en A massive Russian strike on energy infrastructure left thousands without power in Ukraine’s northern Chernihiv region on Tuesday, according to the country’s energy ministry. The regional capital and northern areas suffered a total blackout, with repair crews unable to begin work due to continued drone attacks.“Emergency crews in Chernihiv region are unable to […]

‘Christians are being persecuted’: US Congress leaders call on Trump to protect Christians in Nigeria | World News

Over 7,000 Christians have reportedly been killed in Nigeria in 2025, with hundreds more kidnapped or displaced, as per Congressman Riley Moore/ Image: X Amid rising reports of violence against Christians in Nigeria, US Congressman Riley Moore, the Republican representative for the state of West Virginia, called for urgent diplomatic action in response to reported […]

Orionid meteor shower peaks over US tonight: When and where to catch the blazing trails | World News

The Orionid meteor shower peaks tonight across the US, offering up to 20 meteors per hour for stargazers / Photo credit: NASA / Twitter [@NASA] Tonight, stargazers across the United States have a cosmic treat: the Orionid meteor shower peaks, offering up to 20 shooting stars per hour. From New York to Los Angeles, the […]

Ceasefire over? Israel drops 153 tonnes of bombs on Gaza; Benjamin Netanyahu says ‘campaign not over’

Benjamin Netanyahu (File photo) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday told parliament that Israeli forces had dropped 153 tonnes of bombs on Gaza in response to what Israel described as a breach of the ceasefire by Hamas.Speaking to members of the Knesset during the winter session, Netanyahu said: “One of our hands holds a […]

NYC mayoral elections: Zohran Mamdani holds double-digit lead; Cuomo gains ground if Sliwa drops out, new poll suggests

From left, Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo) New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani continues to hold a double-digit lead in the race, but his advantage over Andrew M. […]

Emirati-Jordanian poet Najah Al Masaeed loses JD 5 million in shocking fraud, Investigation underway | World News

Emirati-Jordanian poet Najah Al Masaeed opens up about losing millions to a sophisticated scam, vowing justice through official channels / Image Credit: @najah_almasaeed The Arab world was left stunned this week after Emirati-Jordanian poet and television personality Najah Al Masaeed revealed that she had fallen victim to a massive financial scam, losing what she described […]

‘What Hitler did’: Colombia President Gustavo Petro’s feud with Trump deepens; how it all began

Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro (ANI image) Tensions between Colombia and the United States have escalated sharply after Colombian President Gustavo Petro labeled US President Donald Trump as “rude and ignorant” and accused him of doing “to Latin Americans what Hitler did to the Jews.”The latest flare-up follows Trump’s announcement on Sunday to end all […]

Watch: Bulldozers move in as part of White House razed; Trump set to build grand ballroom

The East Wing of the White House started coming down on Monday as construction began on President Donald Trump’s new 90,000-square-foot ballroom. The project will nearly double the size of the White House and completely change how it looks.Trump has already made big changes to other parts of Washington, and now he’s changing how the […]

Who was Stacey Hatfield? Australian influencer dies from ‘extremely rare complication’ shortly after birth of first child

Australian based food influencer Stacey Hatfield’s career was cut short when she suddenly died — just after she became a mother.On September 29, Hatfield died due to complications during the birth of child at home, according to her husband, Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported. Her husband, Nathan Warnecke, said she died after giving birth to the […]

Prostitution case: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to appeal 4-year sentence; petition submitted

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (AP image) Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs will appeal his conviction and four-year prison sentence. His lawyers confirmed on Monday that a notice of appeal has been filed in the Federal District Court of New York.Combs, 55, was sentenced to 50 months in prison earlier this month after being found guilty on […]